FULLERENES
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Fullerenes (C60, C70) are permitted under EU law but safety cannot be established due to unresolved genotoxicity concerns, lack of toxicokinetic data, and insufficient dermal absorption characterization per SCCS Final Opinion SCCS/1649/23; hydroxylated fullerenes were assessed as genotoxic and not safe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FULLERENES safe in cosmetics?
Fullerenes (C60, C70) are permitted under EU law but safety cannot be established due to unresolved genotoxicity concerns, lack of toxicokinetic data, and insufficient dermal absorption characterization per SCCS Final Opinion SCCS/1649/23; hydroxylated fullerenes were assessed as genotoxic and not safe. The EU classifies FULLERENES as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is FULLERENES allowed in the EU?
FULLERENES EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does FULLERENES do in cosmetics?
FULLERENES functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 115383-22-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for FULLERENES?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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